GemTek Technology HAP930819G Home Plug Wireless 802.11g Access Point User Manual
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. Home Plug Wireless 802.11g Access Point Users Manual
Users Manual
GEMTEK HomePlug Wireless Access Point User Guide
Introduction
Important Safety Information
This product is intended for connection to the AC power. The following
precautions should be taken when using this product.
- Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
- Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
- Do not operate this product near water.
- This product relies on a building’s electrical installation for short-circuit
(over current) protection.
- Do not allow anything to rest on the product.
- The HomePlug Wireless Access Point should be plugged directly into an
The GEMTEK WHAPC-100GE Home Plug + Wireless
11g Access Point is like 2 devices in one box! The
Home-Plug Wireless AP functions lets you to securely
expand the range of your local area network, while
Home-Plug utilizes the electric cord as the transfer
media, the 11G utilizes the electric wave.
The GEMTEK WHAPC-100GE Home Plug + Wireless
11g Access Point offers a convenient way to create a
simple network through the existing power line of a home
or office with the additional ability to provide you with
access to your network without wires. Offering several
levels of security, the WHAPC-100GE is built with
128-bit WEP encryption and 802.11i (WPA / TKIP, AES,
PSK) for the wireless pass-through and 56-bit DES
encryption for the Power line pass-through There are
also some Enhanced Security Management Functions:
Wireless/Wired 802.1x, and Embedded RADIUS Server
AC wall outlet.
- Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or
removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or
other risks. (Note: Opening or removing the covers will void your product
warranty).
- Unplug the HomePlug Wireless Access Point from the AC wall outlet and
refer the product to a qualified service representative for the following
conditions:
- If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions have been followed.
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Getting start with your HomePlug Device
Before installing your HomePlug networking device, please examine and familiarize yourself with
it. Below is a diagram
of the WHAPC-100GE along with a brief description of what each LED
and slot represent.
Collisions
Activity Power
WLANCollisions
Activity Power
WLAN
LED LED STATUS INDICATION
Collisions (COL) Blinking Collisions Detected
OFF No Collisions Detected
Activity (ACT) Blinking Looking for Powerline Devices
Fast Blinking Transmit/receive data
OFF No Network Traffic
Power ON Power On
Off Power Off
WLAN ON Wireless Connection
Blinking Transmitting/Receiving wireless data traffic
What This Package Contains?
Upon you receive your wireless access point, please check that
the following contents are packaged:
- HomePlug Wireless Access Point (WHAPC-100GE)
- Quick Install Guide
Necessary Equipment?
- One or more computers with wireless device, and it's software already installed
- Microsoft TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each PC
- Web browser installed on each PC
Equipment that can be used with the WHAPC-100GE?
- Broadband modem
- ALL1681 Broadband router
- Additional PCs with a wireless or HomePlug Device
Important: After receiving the wireless access point, please check for
any shipping damages to the carton and camera before proceeding
with any installations.
PC or Laptop Setup Guide
Note: If you have not installed your Wireless device to your laptop
So far, please do so. For instructions on how to install your
Wireless device, please contact the manufacturer of that wireless
device.
To configure the Wireless device to work with your WHAPC-100GE,
please follow the following steps:
1. Plug WHAPC-100GE into an outlet.
2. Go to the wireless card's configuration screen or window. It
should resemble figure 1 or others.
PC or Laptop Setup Guide
Note: If you have not installed your Wireless device to your laptop
So far, please do so. For instructions on how to install your
Wireless device, please contact the manufacturer of that wireless
device.
To configure the Wireless device to work with your WHAPC-100GE,
please follow the following steps:
1. Plug WHAPC-100GE into an outlet.
2. Go to the wireless card's configuration screen or window. It
should resemble figure 1 or others.
3. Make sure Infrastructure is selected.
4. In the SSID field, type in the following: default (This is case
sensitive)
5. Make sure Fully Automatic is selected.
6. Click OK to exit the configuration window.
Note: If you are using Win XP you will not need to configure the PCMCIA
card because XP has an auto sense function included in the operating
system.
WHAPC-100GE Setup Guide
You will need to temporarily change the IP address of your PC/laptop
to setup your WHAPC-100GE. Follow these steps
depending on your operating system.
Note: If you have not changed the default HomePlug password
(HomePlug) or you get the same subnet (10.0.0.1/16) on your network then
there is no need to continue this setup.
Windows 98 SE / ME
1. Click on Start, then Settings, and then Control Panel.
2. Double click on the Network icon.
3. Select the TCP/IP Protocol entry.
4. Click on the Properties button.
5. Select the IP Address tab.
6. Select Specify an IP address.
7. Type in the following address: 10.0.0.10.
8. For the Subnet Mask, type: 255.255.255.0.
9. Click OK to close the TCP/IP properties panel.
10. Click OK to close the Network panel.
11. Restart the PC
Windows 2000 / XP
1. Open Network Connections.
- Win 2000: Click on Start, Settings, then Network, and Dial-up
Connections.
- Win XP: Click on Start, Connect To, then Show All Connections.
2. Right click on Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on Properties.
4. Click on Use the following IP address.
5. Type in the following IP address: 10.0.0.10.
6. For the Subnet Mask, type: 255.255.255.0.
7. Click OK to close the TCP/IP properties panel.
8. Click OK to close the Network panel and the changes will take
effect when this panel is closed.
1. Open a web browser and type in the following address:
10.0.0.1.
2. A login screen should appear. Type the login name: admin and the password: admin.
3. The basic information screen should now appear in the browser window.
4. Click on the Powerline Tab.
5. The default HomePlug password is HomePlug. If your existing
HomePlug password is different, change this password accordingly.
Setting up the IP address on the WHAPC-100GE
1. Click on the LAN Tab.
2. The default IP address of WHAPC-100GE is 10.0.0.1. You can change this IP address to
matches your network
configuration (Example: 192.168.1.10)
3. You can change the Subnet mask and Gateway values as well.
At this point, you will need to change the PCs IP address back to it's
original settings. Follow these steps depending on your operating system.
Windows 98 SE / ME
1. Click on Start, then Settings, and then Control Panel.
2. Double click on the Network icon.
3. Select the TCP/IP Protocol entry.
4. Click on the Properties button.
5. Select the IP Address tab.
6. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
7. Click OK to close the TCP/IP properties panel.
8. Click OK to close the Network panel.
9. Restart the PC.
Windows 2000 / XP
1. Open Network Connections.
- Win 2000: Click on Start, Settings, then Network and Dial-up
Connections.
- Win XP: Click on Start, Connect To, then Show All Connections.
2. Right click on Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on Properties.
4. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically and Obtain a DNS server
automatically.
5. Click OK to close the TCP/IP properties panel.
6. Click OK to close the Network panel.
The changes will take a few minutes.
Open a new web browser and type in the new IP address of WHAPC-100GE to
ensure the changes worked.
Other Features
Wireless Tab
- Change the value for the SSID ( Note: If you change the value here,
you will also need to change the value on each PC.)
- Change the Country where you are
- Change the Band
- Change the Channel
- Change the transmission Mode
- Change the Transmission Mb rates
- Change the Multicast rates
- Enable XPress Technology
- Enable Afterburner Technology
- Change WDS Operation Mode (Note: It depend on you network environment)
- Enable MAC Restrict Mode (Note: Type the MAC address of devices you want to restrict here)
Security Tab
Here you can adjust the following:
- Setup the information of External/ Internal RADIUS Server
- Enable Wired 802.1x
- Open the Network Authentication
- Enable WEP Encryption
- Setup WPA Pre-Shared Keys
Firmware Tab
- Here you can update the new firmware. (Note: You should download the new firmware first)
Notes
Appendix A: Features
Supports 802.11g wireless LAN
Support Home-Plug 1.0 Power-line network
Simultaneously operation on 802.11g wireless LAN and Power-line network
Enhanced Security Management Functions: Wireless/Wired 802.1x, Embedded RADIUS Server
Supports 64/128 bits WEP Key in wireless 802.11g LAN
Supports 56-bits DES Key for Power-line network
The wireless 11g operation provide data rate at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps with auto
fallback at 11b data rate at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps.
For 802.11g, support 11 channels for North America, 13 for Europe (ETSI) and 14 for Japan
Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) –Wireless Bridge, Wireless Repeater
Supports 802.11i – WPA / TKIP, AES, PSK
Easily Configurable through your networked PC’s Web browser
Administrators can block specific internal users’ Internet access with 802.1x
TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP
IEEE 802.1D (self learning transparent bridge)
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
SNMP V1/V2c Agent
Remote administration and remote upgrades available over the Internet
Supports Traffic and Event Logging
Appendix B: Limited Warranty
Appendix C: FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.
Appendix D: Technical Support
Please contact the GEMTEK Service and Support Center at:
http://www.gemtek.com.tw
Add: No.1 Jen Ai Road, HsinChu Industrial Park, Hukou, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. 303
Tel: +886 3 5985535
Fax: +886 3 5985585
•FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.